There's an old saying which states: "If at first you don't succeed, try try again." I recently learned that there is another verrrrrry important component to that phrase, which can really help you step it up, bring it home...and reach success with greater intention. 

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What the Pizza Taught Me About being Successful...ish!" !

Steve Gamlin: Special Guest Zach Babcock of Underdog Empowerment   In this episode, Zach and I discuss:   - why we need to Take Action and Make Things Happen  - the Power of Re-Purposing everything you create  - why Zach's twin boys love making Vision Boards  - the biggest 'gifts' from his 5 years in prison  - what he did when the world laughed at his dreams  - how his own podcast made him a magnet for success  - why having an Underdog mentality is a great place to start  - how Michael Jordan's mind & imagination gave him an edge  - why Luck will not happen if you don't show up  - how Consistency + Momentum = Confidence  - how my grandfather's lesson on Integrity still rings true  - the reason you WHO can be more important than your WHY  - how Zach found the guts to take the stage with heavy-hitters...and WON!  - why platforms like Clubhouse work for people who play to win  - why you should never lower your standards   Want to learn more about Zach Babcock?   Find him at www.UnderdogEmpowerment.com

Special Guest Zach Babcock of Underdog Empowerment

Special Guest: Rhonda Y. Williams (Creating Stress-Free Leadership) It was such a joy to share this conversation with Rhonda.   Did 2020 cause stress in your life? Or your career? Are YOU a leader?  I bet you are...somewhere in your life. Here are some of the topics we touched upon: How great leaders can put the pins back into grenades What leaders can do to set the best examples in 2021 How to better define (and assess) 'Work/Life Balance' The ways that Clarity is the key to 'stepping up' Transparency, Authenticity and the importance of setting Boundaries The importance of NOT BEING PERFECT How Imposter Syndrome can cost you dearly Wearing a 'mask' can cause nightmares The greatness of 'getting better' when you walk through the door every day How Rhonda's FIRST transition into leadership left her in the dark Ways you can reduce your stress-level by asking more questions The importance of Self-Talk and how it supports your success The UCR Advantage (an Emotional Intelligence Exercise) You can learn more about Rhonda by visiting: www.TheStressFreeLeader.net 

Special Guest: Rhonda Y. Williams (Creating Stress-Free Leadership)

Special Guest: Emma-Jane Taylor (The Girl Going Nowhere?) When she was 15, Emma-Jane Taylor was labeled a delinquent and referred to as 'a girl going nowhere'. Years of abuse piled on, and took her life down some dark pathways...until she rediscovered something which brought her joy.  And she dedicated her life to creating a series of companies which inspire her...and help others! In this conversation, we discuss: * how (and why) she created her companies * the importance of building effective Teams and Systems * reacting and responding in a way that brings you to a better place * how 'The Girl Going Nowhere' got to speak at the House of Commons! * remembering to enjoy the simple things in life How to learn more about Emma-Jane and her story: www.EmmaJaneTaylor.com

Special Guest: Emma-Jane Taylor (The Girl Going Nowhere?)

Steve Gamlin: Special Guest Julie Rose  Julie Rose is the founder of Garden Forever Tarot. She is all about the energy that is all around us.   In this conversation, we discussed:  - why gardening is so important to her  - the way our energy is like a boomerang  - the dangers of 'being like everyone else'  - the power of paying compliments   - how making a dog's tail wag can improve your day  - how 2020 convinced many people to *not* want to 'go back to the way things used to be!

Special Guest Julie Rose!

What is Your 'Happiness' Investment? As I was researching my new book, I stumbled across a reminder of how much it costs to make me happy...and WHY my wife Tina gladly keeps investing it, over and over. What makes YOU happy? Second part of that question: WHY does it make you happy? Are you making the investment on a regular basis?

How Much Does It Cost to Make YOU Happy?

It's not easy.  I get it. For every candle on your birthday cake, there may be a voice or a memory (reminder from that year, as to WHY you are not more successful, more confident, more...whatever. And let's face it: 2020 has not made your journey any easier. Believe me...I live with the same pressures, plot-twists and put-downs (from my own head for much of my life). But here's the cool thing: there IS something very cool about you. It'll show up as a brick in your Wall of Confidence...as soon as you identify and recognize it. Then you pick another...and another. You can do this. In just a little over 5 minutes, I'll explain how. 

To That Person In Your Mirror: "You Got This."

What do you do when your life falls apart: Physically, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually? Laura Nutt was prepared for 'the end'...and then she was saved. Matter of fact, she was never supposed to be here in the first place. How do you come back from this? You look over your shoulder and use your experience to help others. When you are 'lost in your own life', things can get dark, but there is always a light to find when you recognize your ability to live your life Authentically, in a very Real way. We also discuss the importance of learning from your scars, the dangers of expecting 'instant' results and the (sadly) growing trend of 'Digital Botox'. We hope you find tremendous value in this conversation between Steve and Laura, and that it touches your heart in a very real way.

Special Guest: Laura Nutt, Talking Authenticity, Vulnerability...and the 7 Months of Her Life That Nearly Killed Her.

When it's time to turn the clocks back one hour, it's an OPPORTUNITY for a do-over, to take 60 minutes of this year called 2020...and do something better with it. How could YOU make best use of this Do-Over? What could you do? What could you learn? What could you say? Who could you impact in a positive way?

It's "Fall BACK" Time...How Will YOU Use that 60 Minutes?

Special Guest: Karen Lynn of 'Fulfilled and Fabulous After 50'!  It has been such a joy to observe, and cheer on, Karen's coaching career. She's now at a place where she won't be for long...literally and figuratively? Why do I say this? Because she is on the move, onward and upward...and north-, south-, east- and west-ward. She is the founder of Fulfilled and Fabulous After 50...and she is LIVING her message. In this conversation we discuss: The importance of knowing if something doesn't fit your soul How 'the old model' may no longer serve you The gift of 'sitting at home in a pandemic' How big the simple things really are Why is better to make mistakes in life The Life Lessons from a brick-oven pizza The benefits of 'finding people to scream with' We hope you enjoy this session, take notes and act upon them. To learn how Karen (and her programs) can impact YOUR life: www.FulfilledAndFabulousAfter50.com Facebook Community LinkedIn YouTube Channel Instagram

Special Guest: Karen Lynn of 'Fulfilled and Fabulous After 50'!

Jason Holzer overcame tragedy at a young age to build a life of meaning, sharing his story and giving back. As a speaker, a best-selling author, a coach (and so much more), he has dedicated himself to empowering others and helping his clients and audiences to understand: * the importance of creating Win:Win relationships * seeing the light, and going all the way through that tunnel * how your mind's garden is impacted by what you allow to grow * why asking yourself he right questions is critical * how you can win or lose, no matter what the scoreboard says AND SO MUCH MORE! Here's where you can find out more about Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-holzer-a2146160/ 4dAthletes: https://4dathletes.com/

Special Guest: Speaker, Author and Coach Jason Holzer!

“If you don’t contribute, don’t complain” (Frank Sonnenberg) Saw this quote earlier today on Facebook. It screamed at me. My first thoughts were about elections, when so many people say “You don’t have a right to complain if you don’t vote”. I believe there is truth in that. But it goes so much deeper. Every single day, there are people complaining about things over which they, as individuals, have no control. What they fail to realize, though, is that while they may not be able to have an effect on the issue globally, they can affect it locally. After all, if enough people care enough to take small actions, global shifts can happen. Who CAN make a difference? YOU can.

If You Are Not Willing to Contribute...Don't Complain.

The Power of a Picture! Do you realize that September includes 'Save Your Photos' Month? That's right...and I am old enough to remember the days before digital cameras and hard-drives...when you had one shot to capture the moment, not 50 in 30 seconds, while wearing a filter that gave us dog ears. The closest we got was a sarcastic sibling who have us the 'two-fingered bunny-ear salute" behind our head when we weren't looking. Seriously, there is a POWER in pictures. They capture 'moments' in time, big-time. Today's show is dedicated to my Dad. I miss him so much...and I am so glad I took an extra minute to snap a very important photo that I now get to keep forever. What pictures mean the most to you? 

The Power of a Picture!

What do you do when you’re an entrepreneur or business professional in the midst of a pandemic, you’re feeling unfocused and disconnected and there’s no end in sight? My guest is an expert at guiding her clients with her 3 Cs, a very important A word...and we share a very important rule for successful Zoom calls... Toni Navy is a Business Strategist, Speaker and #1 Best Selling Author. She runs a high-impact leadership training and business operations consulting company. Currently, she is delivering Pandemic Consulting Services to companies under 1000 employees that need leadership training to help their staff lead high-performing virtual and onsite teams in the age of Covid-19. In addition, she is helping companies establish their flexible workforce programs to accommodate onsite and virtual teams through this pandemic and into our new normal. With over 20 years experience in roles such as VP of Operations, Human Resources Director, Management and Consultant; she has worked at large companies like HP and Apple Computer, HGST, as well as small companies like Cashedge and Chapman Properties. Mrs. Navy has also provided training and coaching to over 5,000 entrepreneurs and over 10,000 leaders and professionals throughout her career.

Special Guest: Toni Navy (Pandemic Planning Superstar...and more!)

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? Who can YOU help today? Was on my way home, down a winding back road, and saw this little dude trying to make its way across. We see people in need daily. Sometimes we stop...sometimes we don't. Sometimes we WANT to help...sometimes we won't. If you can, at least once per day (learned this from my grandfather), leave at least one situation better than you found it. In this case, checked for traffic behind me...there was none. Pulled over, ran back and helped this little sprinter the rest of the way. Had his feet running like mad in mid-air, then got camera shy when we reached the other side. Why do I like to help? Answer: It makes me feel better. BIGGEST REASON: I think of how badly I'd feel if I drove this road an hour later and saw it had been hit. Helping is simple. And it can make you, and the people whom you help...smile. It's a game that's easy to win. And if you are not comfortable helping individuals (ex. people who are panhandling), I understand. Find out what local non-profits help them...and ask how you can help THEM. Might be as simple as a single canned food item. See how easy it can be to help someone get to a better, safer, healthier place in this world? Try it...you might just *LOVE* the feeling. By the way, if you're not quite sure HOW...let's have a Conversation!! Schedule (totally FREE by the way): www.SteveGamlin.com

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

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